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In Bouc-Bel-Air, Pakal turns a meal into a journey: a world cuisine crossing Asia, the Mediterranean and many other tables, in the premium setting of a brasserie.

Travel cuisine · Bouc-Bel-Air

Cooking that travels

In Bouc-Bel-Air, Pakal turns a meal into a journey: a world cuisine crossing Asia, the Mediterranean and many other tables, in the premium setting of a brasserie.

Travel cuisine is the soul of Pakal: a single table to cross continents. You move from Japanese tataki to a sunlit Southern salad, from catch of the day to a creamy risotto, without ever leaving Bouc-Bel-Air or the standards of fine seasonal produce.

The spirit of the house

One meal, several stops

Lightly seared tataki, Asian beef tartare, kadaïf prawns, Thai basil shrimp, catch of the day, generous salads, meats, pasta and risotto: each plate is a stop, borrowed from the world's great tables and reworked to local taste.

Honest, borderless cooking with no folklore, where Asia answers the Mediterranean and the journey always leads. Come for the discovery as much as for the pleasure of eating well.

  • Asian accents
  • Flavours of the South
  • Fish & meats
  • Seasonal produce
Plate of grilled shrimp in a sweet-and-savoury Thai basil sauce at Pakal, illustrating travel cuisine in Bouc-Bel-Air.
Interior of Pakal restaurant with mustard velvet banquettes and terrazzo floor, the travel-cuisine spirit in Bouc-Bel-Air.

Where the journey begins

The world at the table

Pakal is not a table of a single cuisine: it's an invitation to cross continents over a meal, at lunch and dinner. The name of the house itself, a discreet nod to the Maya civilisation, speaks of this taste for elsewhere — a generous world cuisine served in a contemporary setting.

Terrace of Pakal restaurant with set tables under a shaded pergola, the setting for travel cuisine in Bouc-Bel-Air.
Shaded terrace — Pakal, Bouc-Bel-Air

The setting

A great room, a real terrace

115 seats indoors and 90 on the shaded terrace: Pakal welcomes the quiet duo as warmly as the large party, with the same care. Timber frame, velvet and low lighting make a premium setting in Bouc-Bel-Air, minutes from Aix-en-Provence.

A rarity in the area: a private 42-space car park, PMR spots included. Enjoy a lunch or a travel dinner without ever circling for a place to park.

115
Indoor seats
90
Terrace seats
42
Parking spaces

Frequently asked

Travel cuisine, good to know

What is Pakal's travel cuisine?

Travel cuisine is Pakal's concept: a generous world cuisine that draws on several tables — Asia, the Mediterranean and other horizons — to make every meal a journey. It's not the cooking of a single country, but a thread: discovery, carried by fine seasonal produce.

Which dishes are on the menu?

You'll find a lightly seared tataki, an Asian beef tartare, kadaïf prawns, Thai basil shrimp, catch of the day, generous salads, meats, pasta and risotto. The full menu is bilingual, prices included.

Where is the restaurant and is there parking?

Pakal is at 817 Avenue de Violési, 13320 Bouc-Bel-Air, minutes from Aix-en-Provence, with a private 42-space car park, PMR spots included.

What are the opening days and hours?

Lunch Tuesday to Saturday (12–2pm) and dinner Wednesday to Saturday (7–10:15pm). Pakal is closed on Sunday and Monday.

How do I book a table?

Booking is by phone only, on +33 4 42 53 24 77. Speaking directly lets us prepare your visit at its best, especially for larger tables and the terrace.

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Set off for a travel meal

Treat yourself to a lunch or dinner that crosses continents, at lunch or dinner. Call us and we'll keep the best table for you.

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